“In brief, without being mindful of death, whatever Dharma practices you take up will be merely superficial.” Milarepa
Extinguish the fear of death
What should one do in order to extinguish his or her fear of death?
by Venerable Khai Thien
Death is a truth about which many people do not want to think or speak—even if you believe that you do not fear death.
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Gelek Rimpoche
“Everything is impermanent. Death is a reality to which none of us is immune. Death is nothing other than a separation of the body and mind.”
Death and Dying in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
Death and Dying in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition
Compiled by: Ven. Pende Hawter
Contemplation and meditation on death and impermanence are regarded as very important in Buddhism for two reasons : (1) it is only by recognising how precious and how short life is that we are most likely to make it meaningful and to live it fully and (2) by understanding the death process and familiarizing ourself with it, we can remove fear at the time of death and ensure a good rebirth.
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Tulku Thondup Rinpoche
“When the last hour is at hand, you will stand at a crossroad. If you have prepared in advance, you will be ready to move on with great ease and confidence, like an eagle soaring into the sky.”
Death Awareness
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“The fear of death comes from limited awareness.” Deepak Chopra